Carnation, WA

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Carnation Overview

2,515
TOTAL POPULATION
1,180
MALE POPULATION
1,335
FEMALE POPULATION
88.39
MALES / 100 FEMALES
113.14
FEMALES / 100 MALES
38.4
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.0
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$56,412
PER CAPITA INCOME
$149,861
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$134,850
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
55.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
44.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.38
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,454
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
75.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Carnation Zip Codes

Carnation Area Codes

Race in Carnation

The most populous races in Carnation are White / Caucasian (2,053 | 81.6%), Hispanic or Latino (342 | 13.6%), and Two or more Races (273 | 10.8%).
Race in Carnation
Race# Population% Population
Asian963.8%
Black / African American261.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino34213.6%
Native / Alaskan20.1%
White / Caucasian2,05381.6%
Two or more Races27310.8%
Some other Race652.6%
Total2,515100.0%

Ancestry in Carnation

The most populous ancestries reported in Carnation are German (412 | 16.4%), Mexican (310 | 12.3%), English (301 | 12.0%), Irish (251 | 10.0%), and Norwegian (201 | 8.0%), together accounting for 58.7% of all Carnation residents.
Ancestry in Carnation
Ancestry# Population% Population
American983.9%
Austrian30.1%
Belgian40.2%
Bhutanese40.2%
British160.6%
Canadian140.6%
Central American80.3%
Central American Indian110.4%
Cherokee130.5%
Croatian10.0%
Czech371.5%
Danish220.9%
Eastern European70.3%
English30112.0%
Estonian120.5%
European803.2%
Finnish80.3%
French1014.0%
French American Indian20.1%
French Canadian160.6%
German41216.4%
Greek100.4%
Haitian180.7%
Indian (Asian)120.5%
Iranian30.1%
Irish25110.0%
Italian763.0%
Korean341.3%
Latvian100.4%
Lithuanian20.1%
Mexican31012.3%
Native Hawaiian30.1%
Nigerian80.3%
Norwegian2018.0%
Pakistani90.4%
Polish481.9%
Portuguese481.9%
Puerto Rican60.2%
Russian712.8%
Salvadoran80.3%
Scandinavian170.7%
Scotch-Irish190.8%
Scottish1034.1%
Sioux30.1%
South American50.2%
Spaniard20.1%
Spanish110.4%
Sri Lankan160.6%
Subsaharan African80.3%
Swedish632.5%
Taiwanese301.2%
Thai512.0%
Turkish40.2%
Ukrainian311.2%
Uruguayan50.2%
Welsh341.3%
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Immigrants in Carnation

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Carnation came from Latin America (208 | 8.3%), Central America (178 | 7.1%), Mexico (176 | 7.0%), Asia (69 | 2.7%), and Europe (57 | 2.3%), together accounting for 27.4% of all Carnation residents.
Immigrants in Carnation
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa70.3%
Asia692.7%
Brazil120.5%
Canada150.6%
Caribbean180.7%
Central America1787.1%
China120.5%
Eastern Asia120.5%
Eastern Europe240.9%
El Salvador20.1%
England60.2%
Europe572.3%
France160.6%
Haiti180.7%
India542.1%
Latin America2088.3%
Mexico1767.0%
Nigeria70.3%
Northern Europe170.7%
Philippines30.1%
Poland40.2%
Russia200.8%
South America120.5%
South Central Asia542.1%
South Eastern Asia30.1%
Western Africa70.3%
Western Europe160.6%
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Sex and Age in Carnation

Sex and Age in Carnation

The most populous age groups in Carnation are 35 to 39 Years (145 | 12.3%) for men and 10 to 14 Years (114 | 8.5%) for women.
Sex and Age in Carnation
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years72 (6.1%)102 (7.6%)
5 to 9 Years52 (4.4%)93 (7.0%)
10 to 14 Years75 (6.4%)114 (8.5%)
15 to 19 Years89 (7.5%)112 (8.4%)
20 to 24 Years86 (7.3%)77 (5.8%)
25 to 29 Years33 (2.8%)66 (4.9%)
30 to 34 Years86 (7.3%)67 (5.0%)
35 to 39 Years145 (12.3%)109 (8.2%)
40 to 44 Years105 (8.9%)88 (6.6%)
45 to 49 Years81 (6.9%)113 (8.5%)
50 to 54 Years83 (7.0%)78 (5.8%)
55 to 59 Years64 (5.4%)70 (5.2%)
60 to 64 Years91 (7.7%)109 (8.2%)
65 to 69 Years70 (5.9%)76 (5.7%)
70 to 74 Years45 (3.8%)24 (1.8%)
75 to 79 Years1 (0.1%)14 (1.1%)
80 to 84 Years2 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)23 (1.7%)
Total1,180 (100.0%)1,335 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Carnation

Median Family Size in Carnation

The median family size in Carnation is 3.22 persons per family, with married-couple families (606 | 84.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.32 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (43 | 6.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.65 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Carnation
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple606 (84.5%)3.32
Single Male/Father43 (6.0%)2.65
Single Female/Mother68 (9.5%)2.71
Total Families717 (100.0%)3.22

Median Household Size in Carnation

The median household size in Carnation is 2.98 persons per household, with single male/father households (43 | 5.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.35 persons per household. non-family households (128 | 15.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.34 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Carnation
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple606 (71.7%)3.32
Single Male/Father43 (5.1%)3.35
Single Female/Mother68 (8.1%)2.75
Non-family128 (15.1%)1.34
Total Households845 (100.0%)2.98

Household Size by Marriage Status in Carnation

Out of a total of 845 households in Carnation, 717 (84.9%) are family households, while 128 (15.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 274, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 89.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Carnation
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-89 (10.5%)
2-Person Households274 (32.4%)35 (4.1%)
3-Person Households186 (22.0%)4 (0.5%)
4-Person Households163 (19.3%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households45 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households26 (3.1%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households23 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total717 (84.9%)128 (15.1%)

Female Fertility in Carnation

Fertility by Age in Carnation

Average fertility rate in Carnation is 62.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 91.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 72.5% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Carnation
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years11 (27.5%)52.0
35 to 50 years29 (72.5%)91.0
Total40 (100.0%)62.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Carnation

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Carnation
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total40 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Carnation

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Carnation
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School9 (22.5%)59.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree11 (27.5%)80.0
Bachelor's Degree10 (25.0%)58.0
Graduate Degree10 (25.0%)92.0
Total40 (100.0%)62.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Carnation

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Carnation
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total40 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Carnation

Income Overview in Carnation

Per Capita Income in Carnation is $56,412, while median incomes of families and households are $149,861 and $134,850 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income2,515$56,412
Median Family Income717$149,861
Mean Family Income717$176,366
Median Household Income845$134,850
Mean Household Income845$165,369
Income Deficit717$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)2,51555.32%
Wage / Income Gap ($)2,51544.68¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2,5150.38

Earnings by Sex in Carnation

Average Earnings in Carnation are $60,256, $88,333 for men and $39,464 for women, a difference of 55.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Carnation
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male802 (53.6%)$88,333
Female693 (46.4%)$39,464
Total1,495 (100.0%)$60,256

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Carnation

The most common earnings brackets in Carnation are $100,000+ for men (346 | 43.1%) and $100,000+ for women (136 | 19.6%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Carnation
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less42 (5.2%)56 (8.1%)
$2,500 to $4,99926 (3.2%)28 (4.0%)
$5,000 to $7,49918 (2.2%)4 (0.6%)
$7,500 to $9,99912 (1.5%)5 (0.7%)
$10,000 to $12,49941 (5.1%)3 (0.4%)
$12,500 to $14,99916 (2.0%)41 (5.9%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)31 (4.5%)
$17,500 to $19,9995 (0.6%)11 (1.6%)
$20,000 to $22,49921 (2.6%)37 (5.3%)
$22,500 to $24,99910 (1.3%)32 (4.6%)
$25,000 to $29,99913 (1.6%)39 (5.6%)
$30,000 to $34,99915 (1.9%)16 (2.3%)
$35,000 to $39,99925 (3.1%)48 (6.9%)
$40,000 to $44,9995 (0.6%)16 (2.3%)
$45,000 to $49,99962 (7.7%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,9999 (1.1%)24 (3.5%)
$55,000 to $64,99918 (2.2%)68 (9.8%)
$65,000 to $74,99919 (2.4%)40 (5.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99999 (12.3%)58 (8.4%)
$100,000+346 (43.1%)136 (19.6%)
Total802 (100.0%)693 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Carnation

Average earnings in Carnation are $100,800 for men and $56,818 for women, a difference of 43.6%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $176,500, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $47,014. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $104,688, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $33,125.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Carnation
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$61,154$33,125
College or Associate's Degree$47,014$58,125
Bachelor's Degree$150,938$62,067
Graduate Degree$176,500$104,688
Total$100,800$56,818

Family Income in Carnation

Family Income Brackets in Carnation

According to the Carnation family income data, there are 219 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 30.5% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Carnation
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,999162.2%
$25,000 to $34,999365.0%
$35,000 to $49,99930.4%
$50,000 to $74,9997510.5%
$75,000 to $99,9997610.6%
$100,000 to $149,99915321.3%
$150,000 to $199,99913919.4%
$200,000+21930.5%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Carnation

6-person families (26 | 3.6%) account for the highest median family income in Carnation with $250,001 per family, while 2-person families (278 | 38.8%) have the highest median income of $67,960 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Carnation
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families278 (38.8%)$135,921
3-Person Families208 (29.0%)$129,722
4-Person Families140 (19.5%)$166,719
5-Person Families42 (5.9%)$208,125
6-Person Families26 (3.6%)$250,001
7+ Person Families23 (3.2%)$165,568
Total717 (100.0%)$149,861

Family Income by Number of Earners in Carnation

The median family income in Carnation is $149,861, with families comprising 2 earners (295) having the highest median family income of $187,813, while families with no earners (39) have the lowest median family income of $31,458, accounting for 41.1% and 5.4% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Carnation
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners39 (5.4%)$31,458
1 Earner226 (31.5%)$121,250
2 Earners295 (41.1%)$187,813
3+ Earners157 (21.9%)$167,422
Total717 (100.0%)$149,861

Household Income in Carnation

Household Income Brackets in Carnation

With 231 households falling in the category, the $200,000+ income range is the most frequent in Carnation, accounting for 27.3% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Carnation
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99980.9%
$15,000 to $24,999323.8%
$25,000 to $34,999455.3%
$35,000 to $49,99950.6%
$50,000 to $74,99910812.8%
$75,000 to $99,9999611.4%
$100,000 to $149,99917720.9%
$150,000 to $199,99914316.9%
$200,000+23127.3%

Household Income by Householder Age in Carnation

The median household income in Carnation is $134,850, with the highest median household income of $160,833 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 366 households (43.3%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Carnation
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years315 (37.3%)$153,523
45 to 64 Years366 (43.3%)$160,833
65+ Years164 (19.4%)$69,423
Total845 (100.0%)$134,850

Poverty in Carnation

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Carnation

With 1.2% poverty level for males and 1.6% for females among the residents of Carnation, 65 to 74 year old males and 45 to 54 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 14 males (12.2%) and 13 females (6.8%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Carnation
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)13 (6.8%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)8 (4.5%)
65 to 74 Years14 (12.2%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total14 (1.2%)21 (1.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Carnation

According to the poverty statistics in Carnation, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Carnation
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years72 (100.0%)102 (100.0%)
5 Years6 (100.0%)15 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years91 (100.0%)150 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years30 (100.0%)42 (100.0%)
15 Years49 (100.0%)30 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years14 (100.0%)44 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years112 (100.0%)115 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years119 (100.0%)133 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years250 (100.0%)197 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years164 (100.0%)178 (93.2%)
55 to 64 Years155 (100.0%)171 (95.5%)
65 to 74 Years101 (87.8%)100 (100.0%)
75 Years and over3 (100.0%)37 (100.0%)
Total1,166 (98.8%)1,314 (98.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Carnation

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Carnation
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children287 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children254 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children51 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total606 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Carnation

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Carnation
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Carnation

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Carnation
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Carnation

Employment by Class of Employer in Carnation

Among the 1,360 employed individuals in Carnation, private company employees (1,030 | 75.7%), local government employees (101 | 7.4%), and not-for-profit organizations (97 | 7.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Carnation
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,03075.7%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)282.1%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)181.3%
Not-for-profit Organizations977.1%
Local Government Employees1017.4%
State Government Employees795.8%
Federal Government Employees70.5%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total1,360100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Carnation

According to the labor force statistics for Carnation, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,928), 75.4% or 1,454 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.4% or 49 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 93.9% or 153 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 35 to 44 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 8.7% or 34 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Carnation
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years82 (67.2%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years153 (93.9%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years69 (69.7%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years121 (79.1%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years393 (87.9%)34 (8.7%)
45 to 54 Years290 (81.7%)15 (5.2%)
55 to 59 Years106 (79.1%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years158 (79.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years82 (38.1%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,454 (75.4%)49 (3.4%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Carnation

According to labor force statistics for Carnation, 81.9% of individuals (1,137) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,388) are in the labor force, with 4.3% or 49 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of high school diploma, with 87.9% or 189 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 30.4% or 28 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Carnation
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School92 (66.7%)42 (30.4%)
High School Diploma189 (87.9%)15 (6.9%)
College / Associate Degree243 (74.3%)3 (0.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher613 (86.6%)7 (1.0%)
Total1,137 (81.9%)60 (4.3%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Carnation

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Carnation are Computers, Engineering & Science (184 | 13.1%), Management (156 | 11.1%), Computers & Mathematics (130 | 9.2%), Community & Social Service (121 | 8.6%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (95 | 6.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Carnation

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Carnation, the most male-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (88.5%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (88.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (100.0%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), and Community & Social Service (93.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Carnation
OccupationMaleFemale
Management94 (60.3%)62 (39.7%)
Business & Financial39 (41.9%)54 (58.1%)
Computers, Engineering & Science162 (88.0%)22 (12.0%)
Computers & Mathematics115 (88.5%)15 (11.5%)
Architecture & Engineering43 (86.0%)7 (14.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 8 (6.6%)113 (93.4%)
Education, Arts & Media3 (33.3%)6 (66.7%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library5 (6.9%)68 (93.1%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)30 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating19 (20.0%)76 (80.0%)
Health Technologists19 (21.8%)68 (78.2%)
Total (Category)322 (49.6%)327 (50.4%)
Total (Overall)735 (52.3%)670 (47.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Carnation are Food Preparation & Serving (130 | 9.2%), Cleaning & Maintenance (73 | 5.2%), Personal Care & Service (36 | 2.6%), Healthcare Support (19 | 1.3%), and Security & Protection (18 | 1.3%).
Services Occupations in Carnation

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Carnation, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Law Enforcement (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (93.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (75.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (74.6%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Carnation
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
Security & Protection18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving33 (25.4%)97 (74.6%)
Cleaning & Maintenance68 (93.1%)5 (6.9%)
Personal Care & Service9 (25.0%)27 (75.0%)
Total (Category)128 (46.4%)148 (53.6%)
Total (Overall)735 (52.3%)670 (47.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Carnation are Sales & Related (132 | 9.4%), and Office & Administration (131 | 9.3%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Carnation

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Carnation
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related57 (43.2%)75 (56.8%)
Office & Administration41 (31.3%)90 (68.7%)
Total (Category)98 (37.3%)165 (62.7%)
Total (Overall)735 (52.3%)670 (47.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Carnation are Construction & Extraction (69 | 4.9%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (43 | 3.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Carnation

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Carnation
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction69 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair43 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)112 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)735 (52.3%)670 (47.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Carnation are Transportation (46 | 3.3%), Production (37 | 2.6%), and Material Moving (22 | 1.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Carnation

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Carnation
OccupationMaleFemale
Production26 (70.3%)11 (29.7%)
Transportation46 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving3 (13.6%)19 (86.4%)
Total (Category)75 (71.4%)30 (28.6%)
Total (Overall)735 (52.3%)670 (47.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Carnation

Employment Industries in Carnation

The major employment industries in Carnation include Professional & Scientific (174 | 12.4%), Health Care & Social Assistance (145 | 10.3%), Accommodation & Food Services (144 | 10.2%), Retail Trade (143 | 10.2%), and Educational Services (128 | 9.1%).
Employment Industries in Carnation

Employment Industries by Sex in Carnation

The Carnation industries that see more men than women are Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), Construction (92.5%), and Professional & Scientific (74.1%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Utilities (100.0%), and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Carnation
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction99 (92.5%)8 (7.5%)
Manufacturing57 (60.6%)37 (39.4%)
Wholesale Trade18 (64.3%)10 (35.7%)
Retail Trade80 (55.9%)63 (44.1%)
Transportation & Warehousing51 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Information36 (72.0%)14 (28.0%)
Finance & Insurance11 (37.9%)18 (62.1%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)29 (100.0%)
Professional & Scientific129 (74.1%)45 (25.9%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Administrative & Support49 (63.6%)28 (36.4%)
Educational Services57 (44.5%)71 (55.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance44 (30.3%)101 (69.7%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation11 (26.8%)30 (73.2%)
Accommodation & Food Services36 (25.0%)108 (75.0%)
Public Administration27 (50.9%)26 (49.1%)
Total735 (52.3%)670 (47.7%)

Education in Carnation

School Enrollment in Carnation

The most common levels of schooling among the 659 students in Carnation are high school (165 | 25.0%), middle school (158 | 24.0%), and elementary school (120 | 18.2%).
School Enrollment in Carnation
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool426.4%
Kindergarten335.0%
Elementary School12018.2%
Middle School15824.0%
High School16525.0%
College / Undergraduate11918.1%
Graduate / Professional223.3%
Total659100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Carnation

Out of a total of 659 students who are enrolled in schools in Carnation, 134 (20.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 525 (79.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 35 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 86 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Carnation
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)35 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old84 (57.9%)61 (42.1%)
10 to 14 Year Olds157 (87.2%)23 (12.8%)
15 to 17 Year Olds133 (97.1%)4 (2.9%)
18 to 19 Year Olds42 (91.3%)4 (8.7%)
20 to 24 Year Olds86 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds17 (80.9%)4 (19.1%)
35 Years and over6 (66.7%)3 (33.3%)
Total525 (79.7%)134 (20.3%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Carnation

Engineering (126 | 15.2%), computers & mathematics (122 | 14.7%), business (106 | 12.8%), education (80 | 9.7%), and arts & humanities (68 | 8.2%) are the most common fields of study among 829 individuals in Carnation who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Carnation
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics12214.7%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural283.4%
Physical & Health Sciences111.3%
Psychology668.0%
Social Sciences506.0%
Engineering12615.2%
Multidisciplinary Studies192.3%
Science & Technology668.0%
Business10612.8%
Education809.7%
Literature & Languages161.9%
Liberal Arts & History151.8%
Visual & Performing Arts242.9%
Communications323.9%
Arts & Humanities688.2%
Total829100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Carnation

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Carnation

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Carnation are males with 2 vehicles (282, accounting for 38.4%) and females with 2 vehicles (241, making up 45.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Carnation
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle22 (3.0%)21 (3.4%)
1 Vehicle47 (6.4%)31 (5.0%)
2 Vehicles282 (38.4%)241 (38.6%)
3 Vehicles215 (29.2%)204 (32.6%)
4 Vehicles76 (10.3%)59 (9.4%)
5 or more Vehicles93 (12.7%)69 (11.0%)
Total735 (100.0%)625 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Carnation

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Carnation are 45 to 59 minutes (212 commuters, 19.4%), 30 to 34 minutes (159 commuters, 14.5%), and 20 to 24 minutes (127 commuters, 11.6%).
Commute Time in Carnation
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes353.2%
5 to 9 Minutes625.7%
10 to 14 Minutes867.9%
15 to 19 Minutes222.0%
20 to 24 Minutes12711.6%
25 to 29 Minutes1059.6%
30 to 34 Minutes15914.5%
35 to 39 Minutes948.6%
40 to 44 Minutes888.1%
45 to 59 Minutes21219.4%
60 to 89 Minutes857.8%
90 or more Minutes181.7%

Commute Time by Sex in Carnation

The most common commute times in Carnation are 45 to 59 minutes (122 commuters, 21.2%) for males and 45 to 59 minutes (90 commuters, 17.4%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Carnation
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes19 (3.3%)16 (3.1%)
5 to 9 Minutes23 (4.0%)39 (7.5%)
10 to 14 Minutes47 (8.2%)39 (7.5%)
15 to 19 Minutes0 (0.0%)22 (4.3%)
20 to 24 Minutes55 (9.6%)72 (13.9%)
25 to 29 Minutes57 (9.9%)48 (9.3%)
30 to 34 Minutes75 (13.0%)84 (16.2%)
35 to 39 Minutes77 (13.4%)17 (3.3%)
40 to 44 Minutes40 (7.0%)48 (9.3%)
45 to 59 Minutes122 (21.2%)90 (17.4%)
60 to 89 Minutes56 (9.7%)29 (5.6%)
90 or more Minutes4 (0.7%)14 (2.7%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Carnation

The most frequent times of departure to work in Carnation are 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM (88, 15.3%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (100, 19.3%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Carnation
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM44 (7.6%)16 (3.1%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM48 (8.4%)16 (3.1%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM46 (8.0%)22 (4.3%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM43 (7.5%)97 (18.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM54 (9.4%)47 (9.1%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM61 (10.6%)40 (7.7%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM19 (3.3%)23 (4.4%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM80 (13.9%)100 (19.3%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM20 (3.5%)26 (5.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM88 (15.3%)32 (6.2%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM24 (4.2%)16 (3.1%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM4 (0.7%)7 (1.3%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM15 (2.6%)61 (11.8%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM29 (5.0%)15 (2.9%)
Total575 (100.0%)518 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Carnation

Occupancy by Ownership in Carnation

Of the total 845 dwellings in Carnation, owner-occupied units account for 726 (85.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 119 (14.1%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Carnation
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units72685.9%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units11914.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units845100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Carnation

Occupancy by Household Size in Carnation
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household8910.5%
2-Person Household30936.6%
3-Person Household19022.5%
4+ Person Household25730.4%
Total Housing Units845100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Carnation

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Carnation
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household73 (82.0%)16 (18.0%)
2-Person Household276 (89.3%)33 (10.7%)
3-Person Household180 (94.7%)10 (5.3%)
4+ Person Household197 (76.6%)60 (23.4%)
Total Housing Units726 (85.9%)119 (14.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Carnation

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Carnation
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School7 (15.6%)38 (84.4%)
High School Diploma83 (69.2%)37 (30.8%)
College/Associate Degree200 (89.3%)24 (10.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher436 (95.6%)20 (4.4%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Carnation

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Carnation
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years10612.5%
35 to 44 Years20924.7%
45 to 54 Years17020.1%
55 to 64 Years19623.2%
65 to 74 Years13616.1%
75 to 84 Years91.1%
85 Years and Over192.2%
Total845100.0%

Housing Finances in Carnation

Median Income by Occupancy in Carnation

Median Income by Occupancy in Carnation
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied726 (85.9%)$153,636
Renter-Occupied119 (14.1%)$83,487
Average845 (100.0%)$134,850

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Carnation

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Carnation
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9998 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,99931 (4.3%)1 (0.8%)
$25,000 to $34,99941 (5.7%)4 (3.4%)
$35,000 to $49,9995 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99961 (8.4%)47 (39.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99964 (8.8%)32 (26.9%)
$100,000 to $149,999145 (20.0%)32 (26.9%)
$150,000 or more371 (51.1%)3 (2.5%)
Total726 (100.0%)119 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Carnation

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Carnation
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30012 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $79942 (5.8%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $99974 (10.2%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000 to $1,49963 (8.7%)24 (20.2%)
$1,500 to $1,99945 (6.2%)60 (50.4%)
$2,000 to $2,49994 (13.0%)1 (0.8%)
$2,500 to $2,99987 (12.0%)13 (10.9%)
$3,000 or more309 (42.6%)13 (10.9%)
Total726 (100.0%)119 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Carnation

Housing Structures in Carnation

Housing Structures in Carnation
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached72585.8%
Single Unit, Attached40.5%
2 Unit Apartments151.8%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments323.8%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments101.2%
10 or more Apartments253.0%
Mobile Home / Other344.0%
Total845100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Carnation

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Carnation
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached676 (93.2%)49 (6.8%)
Single Unit, Attached4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)32 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments12 (48.0%)13 (52.0%)
Mobile Home / Other34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total726 (85.9%)119 (14.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Carnation

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Carnation
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms24 (3.3%)17 (14.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms212 (29.2%)78 (65.5%)
6 or 7 Rooms211 (29.1%)24 (20.2%)
8 or more Rooms279 (38.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total726 (100.0%)119 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Carnation

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Carnation
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas356 (49.0%)17 (14.3%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas12 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity318 (43.8%)102 (85.7%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene5 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels35 (4.8%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total726 (100.0%)119 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Carnation

Household Vehicle Usage in Carnation
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle22 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle80 (11.0%)20 (16.8%)
2 Vehicles347 (47.8%)55 (46.2%)
3 or more Vehicles277 (38.2%)44 (37.0%)
Total726 (100.0%)119 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Carnation

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Carnation

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units168558
Median Property Value$553,600$782,300
Median Household Income$91,071$331
Monthly Housing Costs$942$309
Real Estate Taxes$6,204$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Carnation

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Carnation
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00015 (8.9%)3 (0.5%)
$50,000 to $99,99918 (10.7%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,9991 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
$300,000 to $499,99935 (20.8%)100 (17.9%)
$500,000 to $749,99970 (41.7%)144 (25.8%)
$750,000 to $999,99923 (13.7%)248 (44.4%)
$1,000,000 or more6 (3.6%)63 (11.3%)
Total168 (100.0%)558 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Carnation

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Carnation
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)19 (3.4%)
$10,000 to $24,99924 (14.3%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99918 (10.7%)15 (2.7%)
$35,000 to $49,9992 (1.2%)23 (4.1%)
$50,000 to $74,99937 (22.0%)3 (0.5%)
$75,000 to $99,9998 (4.8%)24 (4.3%)
$100,000 to $149,99939 (23.2%)56 (10.0%)
$150,000 or more40 (23.8%)106 (19.0%)
Total168 (100.0%)558 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Carnation

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Carnation
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x29 (17.3%)168,333 (30,167.2%)
2.0x to 2.9x41 (24.4%)41 (7.3%)
3.0x to 3.9x10 (5.9%)75 (13.4%)
4.0x or more88 (52.4%)129 (23.1%)
Total168 (100.0%)558 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Carnation

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Carnation
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80022 (13.1%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)26 (4.7%)
$800 to $1,499134 (79.8%)31 (5.6%)
Total168 (100.0%)558 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Carnation

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Carnation

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Carnation
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years195 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years477 (98.6%)7 (1.5%)
19 to 25 Years193 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years223 (88.5%)29 (11.5%)
35 to 44 Years423 (94.6%)24 (5.4%)
45 to 54 Years344 (96.9%)11 (3.1%)
55 to 64 Years332 (99.4%)2 (0.6%)
65 to 74 Years215 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older40 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,442 (97.1%)73 (2.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Carnation

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Carnation
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born195 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen477 (98.6%)7 (1.5%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen193 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Carnation

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Carnation
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00055 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999119 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999248 (90.5%)26 (9.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999296 (99.3%)2 (0.7%)
$100,000 and over1,724 (97.5%)45 (2.5%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Carnation

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Carnation
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 631 (15.9%)168 (86.2%)
6 to 18 Years60 (12.4%)430 (88.8%)
19 to 25 Years18 (9.3%)193 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years33 (13.1%)197 (78.2%)
35 to 44 Years53 (11.9%)370 (82.8%)
45 to 54 Years44 (12.4%)303 (85.4%)
55 to 64 Years35 (10.5%)297 (88.9%)
65 to 74 Years199 (92.6%)122 (56.7%)
75 Years and over40 (100.0%)19 (47.5%)
Total513 (20.4%)2,099 (83.5%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Carnation

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Carnation
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years24 (12.6%)8 (2.9%)
18 to 34 Years43 (18.6%)8 (3.2%)
35 to 64 Years60 (10.5%)48 (8.5%)
65 to 74 Years16 (13.9%)41 (41.0%)
75 Years and over2 (66.7%)32 (86.5%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Carnation

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Carnation: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)4 (1.4%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years22 (3.9%)8 (1.4%)
65 to 74 Years9 (7.8%)16 (16.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)8 (21.6%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Carnation: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years14 (2.5%)12 (2.1%)
65 to 74 Years2 (1.7%)5 (5.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)6 (16.2%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Carnation: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years24 (12.6%)8 (2.9%)
18 to 34 Years43 (18.6%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years21 (3.7%)15 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)11 (11.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)4 (10.8%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Carnation: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years18 (3.2%)16 (2.8%)
65 to 74 Years7 (6.1%)26 (26.0%)
75 Years and over2 (66.7%)11 (29.7%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Carnation: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years4 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years18 (3.2%)25 (4.4%)
65 to 74 Years7 (6.1%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)7 (18.9%)

Technology Access in Carnation

Computing Device Access in Carnation

Computing Device Access in Carnation
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop79293.7%
Smartphone79594.1%
Tablet64476.2%
No Computing Device202.4%
Total845100.0%

Internet Access in Carnation

Internet Access in Carnation
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home79093.5%
Cellular Data Only232.7%
Satellite Internet303.5%
No Internet323.8%
Total845100.0%

Carnation Summary

Carnation is a small city located in King County, Washington, United States. It is situated along the Snoqualmie River, approximately 25 miles east of Seattle. The city was founded in 1889 and incorporated in 1912. As of the 2010 census, the population of Carnation was 1,786.

History

The area that is now Carnation was originally inhabited by the Snoqualmie people, a Native American tribe of the Coast Salish people. The Snoqualmie people lived in the area for thousands of years before the arrival of European settlers.
The first European settlers arrived in the area in the late 1800s. The town was originally called Tolt, after the nearby Tolt River. In 1889, the town was renamed Carnation after the Carnation Milk Company, which had recently opened a creamery in the area. The town was officially incorporated in 1912.
In the early 1900s, Carnation was a thriving agricultural community. The town was known for its dairy farms and its production of Carnation Milk. The town also had a thriving lumber industry, with several sawmills located in the area.
In the 1950s, the town began to experience a decline in its agricultural industry. Many of the dairy farms closed and the sawmills shut down. In the 1960s, the town began to experience a resurgence in its economy as it became a popular destination for tourists and outdoor enthusiasts.

Geography

Carnation is located in King County, Washington, approximately 25 miles east of Seattle. The city is situated along the Snoqualmie River, which flows through the city. The city is surrounded by the Cascade Mountains to the east and the Olympic Mountains to the west.
The city has a total area of 1.7 square miles, all of which is land. The city has a humid continental climate, with warm summers and cold winters. The average annual temperature is 48°F.

Economy

Carnation’s economy is largely based on tourism and outdoor recreation. The city is home to several wineries, breweries, and distilleries, as well as several restaurants and shops. The city is also home to several outdoor recreation areas, including the Snoqualmie River Trail and the Tolt-MacDonald Park.
The city is also home to several businesses, including a lumber mill, a metal fabrication shop, and a machine shop. The city is also home to several technology companies, including Microsoft and Amazon.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Carnation was 1,786. The racial makeup of the city was 87.3% White, 0.7% African American, 0.7% Native American, 4.2% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 3.2% from other races, and 3.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $60,938, and the median income for a family was $68,750. The per capita income for the city was $27,945. About 5.2% of families and 7.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.3% of those under age 18 and 4.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Carnation?
Total Population of Carnation is 2,515.
What is the Total Male Population of Carnation?
Total Male Population of Carnation is 1,180.
What is the Total Female Population of Carnation?
Total Female Population of Carnation is 1,335.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Carnation?
There are 88.39 Males per 100 Females in Carnation.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Carnation?
There are 113.14 Females per 100 Males in Carnation.
What is the Median Population Age in Carnation?
Median Population Age in Carnation is 38.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Carnation
Average Family Size in Carnation is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Carnation
Average Household Size in Carnation is 3.0 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Carnation?
Per Capita income in Carnation is $56,412.
What is the Median Family Income in Carnation?
Median Family Income in Carnation is $149,861.
What is the Median Household income in Carnation?
Median Household Income in Carnation is $134,850.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Carnation?
Income or Wage Gap in Carnation is 55.3%.
Women in Carnation earn 44.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Carnation?
Inequality or Gini Index in Carnation is 0.38.
How Large is the Labor Force in Carnation?
There are 1,454 People in the Labor Forcein in Carnation.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Carnation?
75.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Carnation.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Carnation?
Unemployment Rate in Carnation is 3.4%.